1997 Ford Aerostar vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 789 kg more than 1997 Ford Aerostar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Aerostar | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Aerostar | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
